Cost of living

It’s not easy being a millennial these days. For one thing, millennials seem to be feeling the pinch of inflation harder than other generations, such as baby boomers and Gen X. Though overall inflation has slowed, inflation on some things like rent and certain foods is making it tougher to afford everyday costs. That’s also...

How worried should you be and where should you start to manage your money? Kate Ng turns to financial experts for advice on how to deal with it all

Name your main money goal. If you've got high-interest debt, like on credit cards, your plan should be to pay it down, because it's costing you big. (For example, if you owe $3,000 on a card with 16 percent interest, you'll end up paying more than $4,000 if you're making only the minimum payments.) No high-interest debt? Aim toward beefing up your emergency or retirement funds, then saving for a trip or giving more to charity. - Redbook.com

Cost of Living in the #1950s vs. 2015 #infographic

Guess what? If you cut your spending by $13 a day, you’ll save $400 a month and $4800 a year! Pay attention to the little expenses because they really do add up. Let's get started by reducing your utility and insurance bills. All it takes are a few phone calls, and you'll be pleasantly surprised

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1963 Cost of Living. Click to view other years!

Consumer-product companies know that a good thing can’t last forever. They’re rushing to implement price hikes while they still can. That window could close swiftly when shoppers begin to feel squeezed by inflation.

1976 Cost of Living